“Ukraine Will Hold Its Ground As Long As Needed,” Says Zelenskyy
Kyiv Faces Renewed Russian Offensives as International Peace Efforts Gain Momentum
🔹 Russia Massing Troops for New Attacks, Says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of an impending escalation, stating that Russia is amassing forces along the Sumy front and preparing fresh offensives on the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.
🗣️ “Ukraine is fulfilling its task in the Kursk region. The Ukrainian military is there, and they will be there as long as we need this operation,” Zelenskyy said, according to Al Jazeera.
His remarks come as Russian forces intensify military movements, signaling heightened pressure on Kyiv in the coming months.
🔹 France, Germany Call for a Measurable Ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have reinforced their push for peace negotiations, insisting that Ukraine must be included at the table.
📢 Macron’s Statement:
🗣️ “The first steps are put in place, but the objective must remain the same: to have a solid ceasefire, measurable and verifiable. That is not conceivable without having the Ukrainians at the table.”
Macron also welcomed Germany’s increased defense spending, calling it “good news” for European security.
🔹 Trump-Putin Call Sparks Ceasefire Speculation
Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump announced a “productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that they have agreed to a ceasefire on energy and infrastructure.
📢 Trump’s Statement on Truth Social:
🗣️ “We agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all energy and infrastructure, with an understanding that we will be working quickly to have a complete ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible war between Russia and Ukraine.”
Trump added that his negotiations with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are in “full force and effect”, with hopes of securing a broader peace deal.
🚨 Zelenskyy, however, has not officially confirmed Kyiv’s agreement to Trump’s ceasefire claims.
🔹 What Lies Ahead?
🔍 Key Developments to Watch:
✔️ Russian Military Build-Up – Will Moscow launch a fresh offensive in Ukraine?
✔️ Ukraine’s Response – Can Kyiv counteract Russian advances amid resource constraints?
✔️ Ceasefire Talks – Will Trump’s proposed ceasefire hold any ground in the broader negotiations?
✔️ Europe’s Stance – France and Germany push for a measurable ceasefire, but will Putin agree?
With the situation evolving rapidly, Ukraine remains firm on its military operations, while Trump and Putin claim progress toward a ceasefire. The next few weeks will be critical in determining whether peace talks or war escalation takes precedence.